The program was an adventure series about Sergeant Frank Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police and his lead sled dog, Yukon King, as they fought evildoers in the Northern wilderness during the Gold Rush of the 1890's. Preston first joined the Mounties to capture his father's killer and when he was successful he was promoted to Sergeant.

Preston's staunchest ally, who was arguably the true star of the show and indeed often did more work than he did, was the brave Alaskan husky, Yukon King. Typical plots involved the pair helping injured trappers, tracking down smugglers or saving cabin dwellers from wolverines. Although he was known to ride a horse now and then, generally Yukon King and his dog team were the key mode of transportation (as signalled by Preston's cry of "On, King! On, you huskies!")

The show started out on radio, in 1938, but switched over to CBS television in 1955. The series lasted from September 29th, 1955 to September 25th, 1958, and ran for a total of 78 episodes. The first two seasons were produced by Trendle-Campbell-Meurer and the show was broadcast in the same time slot as ABC's The Lone Ranger. In it's last season, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon was purchased and produced by the Jack Wrather Corporation.

"Scourge Of The Wilderness"
Season 2
Episode 18

An Indian Chief declares war on a lumber camp that has been set up on the tribe's land.

Starring:
Dick Simmons..........Sgt. Frank Preston
Preston's Dog..........Yukon King
Preston's Horse..........Rex the Horse

Guest Cast:
George Mather..........Ted Wilson
Harry Tyler..........Lafe Wilson
Robert Carson..........Dan Grady
John Craven..........Al Stone
Russ Conklin..........Taranga
House Peters Jr...........Monk Larson

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